Southern Wayne/Aycock games provide plenty of thrills

Both the girls and boys basketball games in Dudley Tuesday evening had the crowd on their feet, as thrilling offensive plays took center stage. Southern Wayne’s girls started the evening with a home victory over rival Charles B. Aycock, but…

NBA star watches No. 3 GHS knock off No. 2 Kinston

With Brandon Ingram in the crowd, Goldsboro High School shocked the home crowd by knocking off 2A powerhouse Kinston 59-57. The game came down to the final possession but Kinston was unable to tie the game at the buzzer. TaKorrie…

SSS blown out in Pikeville

Smithfield-Selma High School’s boys and girls basketball teams got blown out in Pikeville Friday evening, as the Golden Falcons and Lady Falcons caught fire from behind the arc. Kamran Prince and J.D. Dunn were unstoppable for the boys’ squad and…

Cougars — both the boys and the girls — handle Princeton

The Princeton High School varsity boys squad was undefeated. Then, the Bulldogs ran into a buzzsaw at Goldsboro High School. TaKorrie Faison, who only played three quarters, dropped 30 on the Cougars’ conference foe. A few hours earlier, behind incredible…

Aycock sweeps bitter rival Rosewood

After a handful of early season losses, the Charles B. Aycock boys basketball team seems to be finding its groove. The Golden Falcons completed the season sweep of rival Rosewood Wednesday behind a massive game from junior guard Kamran Prince….

Farmville holds off Goldsboro

In a matchup of the two best teams in 2A East, Farmville Central beat Goldsboro High School 77-69 Saturday evening at Washington High School. Goldsboro senior TaKorrie Faison led all scorers with 26 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks. The…

Cougars demolish South Granville

Goldsboro High School (11-0) ran South Granville out of the gym Wednesday evening to remain undefeated on the season. TaKorrie Faison had 27 for the Cougars, who will play 2A powerhouse Farmville Central Saturday evening in the 919/252 Classic’s marquee…

Golden Falcons sweep South Johnston

Charles B. Aycock’s boys and girls varsity squads picked up much-needed conference victories Tuesday against South Johnston in Pikeville. The girls relied on a barrage of made 3-point baskets and lockdown defense en route to a 28-point win, while the…

Chargers win FCA Winter Classic

MOUNT OLIVE — It was a close game until it wasn’t. Wayne Country Day ran away from rival Wayne Prep in the second half to hand the Generals a lopsided loss in the FCA Winter Classic championship game at the…

Generals outlast Southern Wayne

MOUNT OLIVE — Wayne Prep hung on to defeat Southern Wayne Wednesday and advance to the FCA Winter Classic championship game tomorrow evening at the University of Mount Olive. The Generals will face Wayne Country Day for the title and…